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Steve Orfield stands in the anechoic chamber located inside his research facility, Orfield Labaorties, located in the West Bank/Seward neighborhood.  The chamber was awarded a Guiness Book record for its negative decibel sound, and is often referred to as the world's quietest room.  Orfield has long been noted for the testing and research done out of his facilities.

The quietest room on Earth

by Molly Novak
Published May 1, 2012
Orfield Laboratories uses its -9 decibel room to conduct audio research.

Rybak’s pick for city police chief would be first female in the top job

by Nick Sudheimer
Published May 1, 2012
If confirmed, Janeé Harteau will start as chief in 2013.

Dayton’s veto nixes push for expansion of fireworks sales in Minn.

by Matt Herbert
Published April 30, 2012
Safety professionals also opposed the proposal.

Friday marks opening of U’s one-of-a-kind neutrino lab

by Rebecca Harrington
Published April 26, 2012
The neutrino detector won't be fully installed in the building for about another two years.

Mpls. police Chief Tim Dolan to retire

by Nick Sudheimer
Published April 26, 2012
Dolan’s retirement may impact the future of the Civilian Police Review Authority.

Final higher ed bill includes insurance waiver expansion, U mining program

by Kevin Burbach
Published April 26, 2012
The bill must be re-passed by both chambers.

Gordon seeks task force to tackle occupancy codes in neighborhoods

by Aaron DuBois
Published April 26, 2012
The initiative stalled when brought to a University District Alliance committee.

US Bank, JP Morgan to stop offering student loans

by Alysha Bohanon
Published April 25, 2012
New regulations and a changing market are causing some banks to back out.

Advisers play unseen role in elections

by Matt Herbert
Published April 25, 2012
Campaign advisers help shape candidate messages and raise funds.

MSLC could join advisory group to state higher ed office

by Luke Miller
Published April 25, 2012
The proposal was included in the higher education omnibus bill, which will go to a conference committee Wednesday.

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